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    What Diameter Grips?

    I ordered some new Progrips for my k13s and I can't for the life of me get them to slide on. They are 7/8 in diameter and I think I should have ordered 1 inch diameter ones. I've replaced the grips on two other k bike without difficulty. If I need the 1 inch grips, does anyone have a recommendation for grip model?

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    Originally posted by Bobby View Post
    I ordered some new Progrips for my k13s and I can't for the life of me get them to slide on. They are 7/8 in diameter and I think I should have ordered 1 inch diameter ones. I've replaced the grips on two other k bike without difficulty. If I need the 1 inch grips, does anyone have a recommendation for grip model?
    If I recall correctly, I ordered two sets of grips. Most grip sets come in a 1" and a 7/8" pair. You will need two 1" grips. Once you get them, use the spray hair spray (think Aquanet) as lube to get them on and after it drys it holds like a mild adhesive. I could be wrong, it has been a while.

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      Originally posted by justjoe View Post
      Once you get them, use the spray hair spray (think Aquanet) as lube to get them on and after
      it drys it holds like a mild adhesive. I could be wrong, it has been a while.
      Thanks for the tip, the throttle side grip on my R100RS gets loose in hot weather.

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          I'm going off of memory, so I could be wrong. Most sets of grips you find in power sports stores have (1) 1" grip and (1) 7/8" grip for some strange reason. I think if you go to HD or buy the grips from an OEM outfit you get the matching set. I'm not exactly sure why but I think most brands have a larger grip for the throttle side. As I said, it's been a while.

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              Originally posted by justjoe View Post

              I'm going off of memory, so I could be wrong. Most sets of grips you find in power sports stores have (1) 1" grip and (1) 7/8" grip for some strange reason. I think if you go to HD or buy the grips from an OEM outfit you get the matching set. I'm not exactly sure why but I think most brands have a larger grip for the throttle side. As I said, it's been a while.
              Yeah, forgot they are different sizes. Just measured and they are indeed different. I was able to get the larger one one, but it was tight. Will have to order another set because the small one definitely will not fit on the other side.

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                What do they say? Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

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                • 802Mike
                  802Mike commented
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                  Didn't you say, "I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken."

                • justjoe
                  justjoe commented
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                  That definitely sounds like something I'd say.
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